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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 15, 2013
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE
TOPDRESSER EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider a resolution for the approval to purchase topdresser equipment
from Austin Turf & Tractor through an interlocal participation agreement with the Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard).
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 100 -48860 -312 -3 (Machinery
and Equipment) for the amount not to exceed $17 „427.34.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal participation
agreement with the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) as allowed
by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.102, Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Austin Turf &
Tractor. The Parks and Recreation Department staff reviewed the contract for
specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the
best product and pricing for meeting the needs of the City. The Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement satisfies all bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code.
This purchase is for a piece of equipment that attaches to a tractor and spreads a thin
layer of sand and/or compost material to even out the playing surfaces on all of our
athletic game playing fields.
Staff recommends approval.
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January 9, 2013 (1:30:08 PM)
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
TOPDRESSER EQUIPMENT THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED
INTERLOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.102
to enter into a cooperative purchasing program with other qualified entities in the State of
Texas; and
WHEREAS, The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) is a
qualified purchasing cooperative program as authorized by Section 271.102 of the Texas
Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has established an Interlocai Participation
Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) and wishes to
use established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) has
established a contract with Austin Turf & Tractor, contract #373 -11, Grounds Equipment,
Irrigation Parts, Supplies and Installation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation Department has a need for
an additional topdresser.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the purchase
of topdresser equipment from Austin Turf & Tractor through an Interlocal Participation
Agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) for an amount
not to exceed $17,427.34.
Section 3. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said products and services.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 15th day of January, 2013.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RES. NO. 2